Synopsis
Skateboarding is as much a passion as a leisure activity—but to skate in Cuba requires a level of ardor, we Americans know nothing about. Vanesa Wilkey-Escobar’s debut documentary tracks a transnational effort led by Miami’s own Rene Lecour, founder of Amigo Skate, to get Cuban skaters the gear and space they need. The journey is uphill: the only current skate-park in Havana is built on a drainage ditch and the Cuban government is reluctant to recognize skateboarding—an American invention—as a valid sport. What’s more, negotiating with government officials demands a demonstrative respect for authority that can feel antithetical to those whose credo is founded in skate culture’s outlaw mentality. Filled with thrilling sequences of skate virtuosity, Amigo Skate, Cuba presents a fascinating case of cooperation overcoming culture clash—and a universal portrait of freedom on four little wheels.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $500 (12.4% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 5.15 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1 opening theaters/1 max. theaters, 7.0 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $4,506 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 17,901-18,000) | 17,924 | $4,019 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 37,101-37,200) | 37,115 | $4,019 |
| All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 8,801-8,900) | 8,820 | $4,019 |
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Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | November 20th, 2020 (Limited) by Indican Pictures |
| Running Time: | 72 minutes |
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| Source: | Based on Real Life Events |
| Genre: | Documentary |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Factual |
| Production Countries: | Cuba, United States |
| Languages: | English, Spanish |